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November, 2011 Articles

LG Prada K2 Teased In New Concept Sketches – Looks To Bring Sexy Back To Android

by Chris Chavez on November 24th, 2011

Looks like LG is bringing sexy back with their upcoming Prada K2. The Prada phone 3.0 was teased in these conceptual sketches showing off a very sexy exterior, if I do say so myself. The design is very reminiscent of the new Nokia Lumia form factor or even the older iPod Nano’s — which, only [...]

HTC G1 Receives Working Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Port [Video]

by Chris Chavez on November 24th, 2011

They said it couldn’t be done. Who’s they? Well, I don’t know… Google? HTC? Whichever company or OEM that likes to use “device specs” as a cop out for not keeping their devices up-to-date with the latest Android firmwares. I mean, for gawd’s sakes, we have Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on the Godfather [...]

Verizon Trademarks “Hologram” – Future 3D Device In The Works?

by Chris Chavez on November 23rd, 2011

Everyone else is doing it and it looks like Verizon too could be jumping on the 3D bandwagon if this newly registered trademark for the “Hologram” is any indication. Sprint and AT&T are currently the only US carriers to offer stereoscopic “glasses free” smartphones like the HTC Evo 3D and the LG Thrill and although [...]

Infinity Blade Developers Talk Android – Piracy Concerns Prevent Android Development

by Chris Chavez on November 23rd, 2011

One of the most visually stunning games in mobile has to be, without a doubt Infinity Blade for iOS devices. The title has already earned the pair of developers over $20 million in revenue and they’re looking to do it again with Infinity Blade 2. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been wondering exactly what’s [...]

Online Retailer Claims To Have Verizon Galaxy Nexus For Sale On December 9th

by Chris Chavez on November 23rd, 2011

Until we get an official word from Verizon, there’s not much else we can do right except speculate. And speculate we shall! Thanks to a Phantip, it appears as if the online retailer, Negri Electronic, plans to make available the Verizon Galaxy Nexus come December 9th. This information apparently comes directly from their Verizon contact [...]

Best Buy Order Confirmation Shows Dec. 18th Release Date For ASUS Transformer Prime

by Chris Chavez on November 23rd, 2011

It was barely a few hours ago that we told you of Gamestop’s expected launch date for the ASUS Transformer Prime (it’s since been changed to December 9th) and now we may have a new date — this time from Best Buy. The tip comes to us courtesy of one of our reader who jumped [...]

HTC Forecasts No Growth In Q4 – Predicts Things Will Pick Up In 2012

by Chris Chavez on November 23rd, 2011

HTC, the world’s #4 smartphone manufacturer, has posted their revenue forecast for the fourth quarter of 2011 and strangley, doesn’t see any growth for the rest of this year. HTC has been doing pretty well this year with a 20-30% year-on-year growth and the Taiwanese company did warn of a slower 4th quarter forecasting around [...]

Droid 4 Could Launch on December 8

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

The rate at which Android smartphones are cycled out is becoming a bit disturbing. With only about a half a year between the two, Motorola and Verizon could be releasing their next Droid on December 8th. The Droid 4 would be the fourth device in the series to be launched within a span of two [...]

Expansys Selling Galaxy Nexus in US for $750, Hurry Before Stock Disappears

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will get an official carrier release on Verizon sometime next month, but to the disappointment of many the exact date remains unknown. If you are tired of waiting or so fed up that you would prefer the new Google flagship on another network, Expansys has you covered. Their US branch just [...]

LG to Show Off Google TV Hardware at CES 2012

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

As one manufacturer steps away from Google’s venture into internet-connectedt television, another partner is stepping up. LG will join the likes of Sony and debut its lineup of Google TV hardware at CES 2012 in January. Google TV is looking to get a boost from new manufacturers and an updated interface based on Android Honeycomb. [...]

Verizon Has Security Update on the Way for the HTC Rhyme, Gingerbread for the Droid Charge

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

Verizon has a couple of updates queued up as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Both the HTC Rhyme and Samsung DROID Charge are in line for updates, as revealed by recent changelog postings to Verizon’s support site. For the Rhyme, an 8.89MB update moves the handset’s softwrae to build number 1.26.605.11, which brings several [...]

Top Android Market Movie Rentals Just $0.99 for the Holidays

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

The holidays are here, and with them comes plenty of folks traveling far and wide to visit friends and family. Google is hoping to make long trips by car and plane a bit more bearable with top movie rentals in the Android Market getting a price drop to a mere $0.99. Considering most usually sell [...]

GameStop Pushes ASUS Transformer Prime Release Date Up to 12/9 [UPDATE]

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

Looking to pick up the ASUS Transformer Prime, the world’s first quad-core Android device? It appears it will be available sooner than you think. GameStop has pushed up the release date listed on their website it November 28th (Update: Gamestop’s site is now showing 12/9), which puts the launch at the beginning of next week. [...]

Latest Bugless Beast Build Brings Android 2.3.7 to the Original Droid

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

Who said the original Motorola Droid isn’t worth anything these days? While most who picked up the phone two years ago will be moving on to a new device, for those hanging on the Droid a bit longer Peter Alfonso has a treat for you. He has released his latest update to his popular Bugless [...]

CONTEST: Toshiba’s Android Optimized Keyboard (Round 2)

by Rob Jackson on November 23rd, 2011

Yesterday we held a contest to give away one of Toshiba’s nifty Android optimized bluetooth keyboards. They are pretty sweet, and yesterday’s lucky random winner was @leopardobx but don’t worry… we’ve got one more to give away. This time around we’re having you enter a little differently: Like Phandroid and Toshiba on Facebook Leave a comment [...]

Verizon Extends Holiday Return Window to January 15

by Kevin Krause on November 23rd, 2011

Verizon already gave customers buying a new phone this holiday season quite the gift when they extended their typically 14-day return window all the way to to January 9th for purchases made between November 15th and December 28th. If that wasn’t long enough, Big Red has tacked on a few extra days pushing the date [...]

Madden NFL 12 Optimized for Xperia Play

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 23rd, 2011

While the Madden games may be good even on touchscreen phones, we imagine they’d be even better on a gamepad. Fortunately for Xperia Play owners, they’ll have a chance to see just how much better it could be as an updated version of the game now supports the phone’s very nice gamepad. Users of the [...]

Motorola DROID RAZR Source Code Released

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 23rd, 2011

The Motorola Droid RAZR has finally gotten its source code released, yet another important component for developers who want to make ROMs. If you’re one of those developers and want to start cooking stuff up for one of the thinnest and toughest smartphones available today, be sure to head to sourceforge for the download. [Thanks [...]

T-Mobile’s Black Friday Plans Revealed; B2G1 Accessories Extended Until Dec. 31st, Discounted Down Payments for Off-Contract Phones

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 23rd, 2011

We’ve just gotten word from our trusty T-Mobile inside about some deals related to Black Friday and the holiday season. Firstly, they’re offering discounts on down payments for off-contract device purchases. The Samsung Exhibit II 4G, the MyTouch by LG (excluding the Q) and the Samsung Gravity Smart all have no down payments so you [...]

First Look at Republic Wireless’s LG Optimus One; Borrows Features From CyanogenMod? [Video]

by Quentyn Kennemer on November 23rd, 2011

Republic Wireless introduced their unique WiFi-driven network earlier this month and the first group of beta testers have begun receiving their devices. One tester was kind enough to put up a video unboxing and quick look at the device (which is an LG Optimus S, if you aren’t aware). The device is identical to the [...]